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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Vectorworks Design Summit [Nov. 4-6] 2018 LM Growth Summit [Nov. 12 - 14] Webinar: Building an irresistible high-end brand [Nov. 13] CURRENT ISSUE > What you need to know about early order programs > Why fall is crucial if you want to get ahead TOP HEADLINES SavATree acquires Michigan-based Mike’s Tree Surgeons The deal marks SavATree’s first office in Michigan and 33rd branch overall, contributing to a growing presence in the Midwest. >>More NALP raises funds for growth initiative, names Awards of Excellence winners During Landscapes 2018, approximately $100,000 was raised to support the Industry Growth Initiative and 161 Awards of Excellence winners were recognized. >>More NALP recognizes safety award winners This year, 203 awards were earned for the performance period from Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2017. Meet the companies being recognized for consistently demonstrating a commitment to safety. >>More >People on the Move: Haviland Enterprises appoints new vp of finance; LandCare hires, names 2 new branch managers     SPONSORED CONTENT Apply with improved efficacy and efficiency When controlling tough weeds, LCOs need a product they can trust to do the job well. Manuscript from Syngenta is packaged with Adigor, a surfactant that speeds up the absorption of the product’s active ingredient—which also means no need to water-in. Read more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL SiteOne releases LESCO CarbonPro-L with MobilEX The multisolution product deepens and strengthens roots, helps with stress recovery and prevention, improves greening and assists with seed establishment. >>More Spring Touch to give away franchise fee to veteran The winning veteran will become the owner of a Spring Touch franchise in one of the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri or Illinois. >>More Bayer survey finds lack of qualified employees is industry’s biggest challenge The survey found that four in 10 respondents say a “shallow bench” or not enough team members is the biggest challenge. Read on for more highlights from the study. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE BROUGHT TO YOU BY KUBOTA Steiner reveals new tractor model The new tractor includes a 25-hp, air-cooled engine and a single-speed transmission. >>More → John Deere unveils new line of walk-behind mowers → EGO introduces weatherproof, battery-powered commercial series → Kubota Engine unveils new compact engine     SPONSORED CONTENT Improve Your Fleet’s Productivity: FREE Guide Managing a crew that is on the move can be a time consuming and expensive task. GPS tracking not only helps with day-to-day management tasks, it also collects valuable data such as shift times, mileage and expected fuel usage. Find out how to easily optimize fleet productivity with GPS tracking. Download the guide. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION ASV intros RT-25 Posi-Track CTL The RT-25 measures 48 inches wide and features a 3,755-pound operating weight. The low weight contributes to increased flotation and traction for snow clearing on sidewalks, driveways or in alleyways. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How GPS Truck Tracking Can Lower Your Costs Tracking fleet costs is a challenging task. Without technology in place that monitors how your business spends money, your operating costs are likely much higher than needed. Learn about the top three areas where contractors experience high costs and how to identify unnecessary spending with GPS tracking. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT Water infrastructure bill signed into law Included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 is the congressional authorization of the WaterSense program. Discover what else is included in the legislation. >>More LM INDUSTRY PULSE Share your thoughts on the landscape industry Want the chance to win a $100 gift card for sharing your thoughts and experiences? Now is your chance. We’re working on our Industry Pulse report and need input from landscape pros across the country. As a thank you for completing the survey, we'll enter you to win one of three $100 gift cards. >>Take survey ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders 3 pillars of customer relationships As businesses optimize their systems, with or without technology, the challenge is still the same—making customers happy. Jeff Korhan offers his thoughts on how to improve your customer relationships. >>More